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The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find authentic local charm at this welcoming pub with comfortable rooms, where hiking boots are as welcome as dress shoes

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Located in the town center, The Jolly Drayman combines a genuine pub experience with hotel convenience. Guests connect to WiFi throughout, relax with digital TV in their rooms, and appreciate the daily housekeeping that keeps everything fresh after a day of exploration.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Gravesend is home to The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel. Bluewater Shopping Centre and Lakeside Shopping Centre are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore River Thames. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brands Hatch Circuit or Stonebridge Road. Visit our Gravesend travel guide
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Wellington Street, Gravesend, England, DA12 1JA

What's nearby

  • Gravesend Gurdwara
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Gravesend Clocktower
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Pocahontas Statue
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Gravesend Pier Ferry Terminal
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Cold War Bunker
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Gravesend Station
    8 min walk
  • London City Airport (LCY)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Compass Ale House
    6 min walk
  • Jade Garden
    5 min walk
  • Creams Cafe Gravesend
    2 min walk
  • Goose Gravesend
    9 min walk
  • Tufail
    5 min walk

About this property

The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel

Hotel near River Thames
The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel provides amenities like a bar and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Frequently asked questions

Is The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel located?

Situated in Gravesend, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Gravesend Gurdwara and River Thames. Gravesend Clocktower and Gravesend Pier Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes. Gravesend Station is 8 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Jolly Drayman Pub and Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location the young girl that was behind the bar checked us in and was very helpful and polite much better than I was expecting would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good choice of Real Ale, comfortable room. Helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean and everyone as so friendly would defiantly stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service

Reasonable hotel close to the town.

The Jolly Drayman is conveniently located close to the town. I have found it a reasonable hotel for short stays.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleased with quiet, comfortable stay in a well kept clean hotel within walking distance of Siri Guru Nanak Darbar Gurdwara and Gravesend Railway Station
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient for the Temple wedding we attended, lovely English pub, very efficient and friendly staff from reception, bar staff, cleaner , all great
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional

Lovely traditional English pub with friendly staff and locals.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff!

Really lovely staff that made sure we had a good weekend since we wasn’t from round there!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
People very friendly. Will definitely use them again when we're in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Miles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely pub with great ales right next door to the fantastic Gurdwara Sikh temple. We got to look around and felt treated like royalty.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was very clean and even though there was a connecting door to the next room, I didn't hear any noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were a credit to the establishment, service was attentive, check in / out was very efficient, assistance was provided with my heavy luggage facilities within the room were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Staff & service
Good band playing. Happy friendly customers.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet for a Friday night. Room had everything we needed, including a microwave and fridge which we didn't actually need ! Convenient location and good beer to boot !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing service, staff were very welcoming and made us feel at home, Annette was amazing! She gave us detailed recommendations about what we could do and what restaurants were around town etc. Thank you Annette! 😊
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Absolutely loved it photos dont do it justice . Ive stayed in many hotels but this had everything for whst i needed at this time . And staff was lovely and friendly despite reading about rude staff i found them all very welcoming and i will be bk if im in the area
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A reasonably-priced and well-located hotel.

I was greeted by the friendly manageress. I was bumped up to a larger room from my original single so I can't say if the facilities are the same. The room was clean and comfortable with a microwave and fridge as well as the usual coffee/tea, etc. It had a fan to cool you down and an extra cover to warm you up. The shower-room was a reasonable size with added toiletries.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jamie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with TV, microwave,Fridge and kettle but unfortunately there wasn't a bin
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The check in staff were friendly and accommodating. The location was good for our requirement. Nice pub and most of the locals were friendly. Felt unwelcomed with the seating in the non-operational bar where we were trying to accommodate the viewing of the game for the other guests. Felt blamed for parking in the space provided as directed by staff; there was no signage saying that the area was to be kept clear as this is a fire exit. However, alternative parking provided relatively quickly. Also, the fan provided in the room did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice clean room, got parked outside and was able to check-in early. Good choice of drinks, a well supported pub which is nice to see. Nice hot shower in the morning too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Pleasant Stay.

Always a pleasant stay. Very convenient to the Town Centre.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very welcoming, informative and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was basic but it suited us very well.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gravesend is not a holiday destination, but it suited us as we were visiting family. The pub was friendly and well attended and there were plenty of eating places within only a few minutes walk. People we met were genuine and friendly, though Gravesend still has a bit of a reputation for being a bit "in-your-face.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good as expected

Comfortable. Very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023